Mike Napoli hit 24 home runs last season with the Texas Rangers. (AP Photo)

Boston general manager Ben Cherington told The Boston Globe only that negotiations with the free-agent catcher/first baseman are continuing.

The team is also one of the clubs in contact with the Washington Nationals about first baseman-outfielder Mike Morse, sources told FoxSports.com.

The Sox and Napoli agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract in early December, but the deal was never officially announced. A problem with one of Napoli’s hips was discovered during the physical, which raised concerns for the Red Sox, according to multiple reports.

Previous reports said the Red Sox wanted to add language to the contract that would protect the team against a significant hip injury.

Last season, Napoli, 31, hit .227 with 24 home runs and 56 RBIs. If a deal is completed, the Red Sox would use Napoli primarily at first base.

The Red Sox have been one of the more active teams this offseason, adding seven other veteran players via free agency or trade: catcher David Ross, outfielders Jonny Gomes and Shane Victorino, relievers Joel Hanrahan and Koji Uehara, starting pitcher Ryan Dempster and shortstop Stephen Drew.